[Editor’s note: this list was originally published in October 2017. It has since been updated with additional entries.]
Few filmmakers of the 21st century have risen to prominence and prestige with the forcefulness of Denis Villeneuve, whose seemingly unstoppable career has been bolstered by a steady balance of critical respect and commercial success. In fact, Christopher Nolan is the only other person who comes to mind, and the similarities between the two of them are hard to ignore.
For one thing, these men are both men, and that tends to be a more crucial detail than it should. For another, they’re also genuine auteurs, each committed to a clinical brand of Cinema (with a capital “C”) that’s muscular and intellectual in equal measure. Nolan is a bit more rigidly defined by his own rubric, but Villeneuve shares his gift for sublimating big ideas into even bigger spectacles and has likewise honed his skills by fluidly moving between massive blockbusters and idiosyncratic passion projects. For Nolan, those...
Few filmmakers of the 21st century have risen to prominence and prestige with the forcefulness of Denis Villeneuve, whose seemingly unstoppable career has been bolstered by a steady balance of critical respect and commercial success. In fact, Christopher Nolan is the only other person who comes to mind, and the similarities between the two of them are hard to ignore.
For one thing, these men are both men, and that tends to be a more crucial detail than it should. For another, they’re also genuine auteurs, each committed to a clinical brand of Cinema (with a capital “C”) that’s muscular and intellectual in equal measure. Nolan is a bit more rigidly defined by his own rubric, but Villeneuve shares his gift for sublimating big ideas into even bigger spectacles and has likewise honed his skills by fluidly moving between massive blockbusters and idiosyncratic passion projects. For Nolan, those...
- 2/29/2024
- by David Ehrlich
- Indiewire
Aspiring filmmaker Denis Villeneuve is making waves for directing Dune: Part Two, which is just 3 days away from release. The director is best known for several feature films, including Arrival (2016), Sicario (2015), Prisoners (2013), Enemy (2013), and many more.
Four-time recipient of the Canadian Screen Award (formerly Genie Award) for Best Direction, Villeneuve’s first feature film (which he also wrote) was Un 32 août sur terre (August 32nd on Earth) in 1998. The film is about a woman who experiences an existential crisis after a car accident.
A still from Denis Villeneuve’s Un 32 août sur terre
Villeneuve’s first Hollywood feature was Prisoners (2013), a complex mystery movie about two little girls who go missing. This film marked the filmmaker’s first big foray into mainstream cinema.
The 56-year-old director has certain rules when it comes to direction that makes him unique. However, he also adheres to some rules himself, which he...
Four-time recipient of the Canadian Screen Award (formerly Genie Award) for Best Direction, Villeneuve’s first feature film (which he also wrote) was Un 32 août sur terre (August 32nd on Earth) in 1998. The film is about a woman who experiences an existential crisis after a car accident.
A still from Denis Villeneuve’s Un 32 août sur terre
Villeneuve’s first Hollywood feature was Prisoners (2013), a complex mystery movie about two little girls who go missing. This film marked the filmmaker’s first big foray into mainstream cinema.
The 56-year-old director has certain rules when it comes to direction that makes him unique. However, he also adheres to some rules himself, which he...
- 2/27/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
WarnerMedia France has appointed Stéphane Quéneudec as head of local theatrical production to strengthen its French original productions team.
Quéneudec, who has been at the company since 2007 working as vice president for TV and SVOD sales, will be managing and developing the company’s local film production, for release both in cinemas and on HBO Max. He will report into Pierre Branco, country manager for France, Benelux and Menat, and will join the WarnerMedia France board.
Quéneudec, who worked at Studiocanal before joining WarnerMedia France, will work closely with Olivier Snanoudj, senior VP of theatrical distribution, and Grégory Schuber, senior VP of marketing, data and innovation, and their respective teams.
“WarnerMedia and French cinema share a long history together and I’m excited to develop this next chapter,” said Quéneudec. “Our ambition is to increase the number of French films that we are producing, and we look forward to continuing...
Quéneudec, who has been at the company since 2007 working as vice president for TV and SVOD sales, will be managing and developing the company’s local film production, for release both in cinemas and on HBO Max. He will report into Pierre Branco, country manager for France, Benelux and Menat, and will join the WarnerMedia France board.
Quéneudec, who worked at Studiocanal before joining WarnerMedia France, will work closely with Olivier Snanoudj, senior VP of theatrical distribution, and Grégory Schuber, senior VP of marketing, data and innovation, and their respective teams.
“WarnerMedia and French cinema share a long history together and I’m excited to develop this next chapter,” said Quéneudec. “Our ambition is to increase the number of French films that we are producing, and we look forward to continuing...
- 11/9/2021
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
WarnerMedia France has appointed Stéphane Quéneudec as Head of Local Theatrical Production.
Quéneudec, who has been at the company since 2007, takes on responsibility for managing and developing the company’s local film production, for release both in cinemas and on HBO Max.
He will be reporting to Pierre Branco, Country Manager France, Benelux & Menat and will join the WarnerMedia France board.
Previously, Quéneudec held the role of Vice President for TV and SVOD Sales and has experience in managing content for Warner Bros. and before that for Studiocanal. He will work closely with Olivier Snanoudj (Senior Vice President Theatrical Distribution) and Grégory Schuber and their respective teams.
“WarnerMedia and French cinema share a long history together and I’m excited to develop this next chapter. Our ambition is to increase the number of French films that we are producing, and we look forward to...
Quéneudec, who has been at the company since 2007, takes on responsibility for managing and developing the company’s local film production, for release both in cinemas and on HBO Max.
He will be reporting to Pierre Branco, Country Manager France, Benelux & Menat and will join the WarnerMedia France board.
Previously, Quéneudec held the role of Vice President for TV and SVOD Sales and has experience in managing content for Warner Bros. and before that for Studiocanal. He will work closely with Olivier Snanoudj (Senior Vice President Theatrical Distribution) and Grégory Schuber and their respective teams.
“WarnerMedia and French cinema share a long history together and I’m excited to develop this next chapter. Our ambition is to increase the number of French films that we are producing, and we look forward to...
- 11/9/2021
- by Anuj Radia
- Deadline Film + TV
In the beginning stages of his career (with the exception of Maelstrom showing in Berlin), Denis Villeneuve was an habitual of the Cannes Film Festival. His filmography has been embraced up and down the Croisette with short Cosmos (1996) and Polytechnique (2009) showing in the Directors’ Fortnight section, Un 32 août sur terre (1998) showing in the Un Certain Regard and his savoury short Next Floor (2008) landing at the Critics’ Week, but the Quebecois helmer was left scratching his head when Incendies (2010), Enemy (2013) and possibly Prisoners (2013) failed to receive the same approbation. Going in with zero expectations, especially with a cross-border thriller, his seventh film finally won him an In Comp berth. Considering the amount of Palme d’Or contenders receiving pans from the critic community, Sicario might actually not be so out of place as first conceived.
Starring Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro and Josh Brolin, this is receiving great reviews from the trades.
Starring Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro and Josh Brolin, this is receiving great reviews from the trades.
- 5/19/2015
- by Eric Lavallee
- IONCINEMA.com
Five Canadian films will be presented at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, which will run from July 1 to 9.
The Canadian embassy had a role to play in bringing these Canadian films to Czech Republic. Moreover, the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival will present a tribute to Canadian director Denis Villeneuve (Incendies).
World premieres
Among the five films that will be screened, four will have their world premiere. In the official competition, Canada will be represented by Martin Donovan's Collaborator and Ivan Grbovic's Roméo Onze.
The teen drama Laurentie will be presented out of the competition while Aaron Houston's Sunflower Hour, a mockumentary, will be screened in the Forum of Independents.
Denis Villeneuve
The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival's tribute to Denis Villeneuve will consist in screenings.
Four of his feature films will be presented: Un 32 août sur terre, Maelström, Polytechnique and Incendies, which was nominated...
The Canadian embassy had a role to play in bringing these Canadian films to Czech Republic. Moreover, the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival will present a tribute to Canadian director Denis Villeneuve (Incendies).
World premieres
Among the five films that will be screened, four will have their world premiere. In the official competition, Canada will be represented by Martin Donovan's Collaborator and Ivan Grbovic's Roméo Onze.
The teen drama Laurentie will be presented out of the competition while Aaron Houston's Sunflower Hour, a mockumentary, will be screened in the Forum of Independents.
Denis Villeneuve
The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival's tribute to Denis Villeneuve will consist in screenings.
Four of his feature films will be presented: Un 32 août sur terre, Maelström, Polytechnique and Incendies, which was nominated...
- 6/29/2011
- by anhkhoido@gmail.com (Anh Khoi Do)
- The Cultural Post
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